PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zach Allen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Jenkins
vs
Allen

168 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leonardo Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zach Allen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch but Jenkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Allen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jenkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Allen's waist but Allen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jenkins off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jenkins is defended easily by Allen.
Allen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Allen. No joy for Jenkins on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
Allen is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jenkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jenkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jenkins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jenkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Allen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jenkins wanted to stand there but Allen had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Allen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jenkins wants a takedown.
Allen stops a takedown attempt from Jenkins.
Allen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jenkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Allen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jenkins.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Allen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Allen wants a takedown.
Jenkins wants a takedown.
Jenkins goes for a takedown attempt but Allen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Allen moves out of range.

Allen closes the distance and clinches.
Jenkins looking to slow down the pace here.
Allen gets underhooks to prevent Jenkins's takedown attempt.
Allen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jenkins's face.

It looks like Leonardo Jenkins has been cut.
Allen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jenkinss head.
Allen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jenkins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jenkins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Allen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Allen breaks from the clinch.

Allen gets tackled into the cage by Jenkins. Jenkins maintains the clinch.
Jenkins is trying to drag Allen to the mat but Allen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Allen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Jenkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Jenkins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Allen can't get the takedown.
Jenkins is looking for a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Allen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Jenkins closes the distance and pushes Allen back into the cage.
Allen stops a takedown attempt from Jenkins.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen scores with a knee to the head.
Allen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Allen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Allen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zach Allen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Jenkins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Allen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jenkins wants to clinch up but Allen keeps it at a distance.
Jenkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Allen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Allen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Jenkins rushes Allen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jenkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Allen has him pressed against the cage.
Allen misses with some punches.
Jenkins taking a breather.
Jenkins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Allen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen with a knee to the head.
Jenkins is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jenkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Allen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Allen scores with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Allen is defending well.
Jenkins can't break the clinch.
Jenkins has Allen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Allen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Allen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Jenkins jumps guard and drags Allen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Allen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jenkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Allen gets to his feet. Jenkins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jenkins is looking to clinch.

Allen moves into the clinch successfully.
Jenkins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Allen is defending well.
Allen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jenkins pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Jenkins avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Allen.
Jenkins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Allen is defending well.
Allen scores with a knee to the head.

Allen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Allen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Allen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Allen shoots in for a double leg but Jenkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Allen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Allen wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Allen! But no joy.

Allen clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Allen after a bit of a struggle.
Allen is pressed up against the cage. Jenkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Allen down to the mat. Allen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Allen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen shoots in but Jenkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jenkins wants to clinch
and Allen counters with a series of strikes. Jenkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zach Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins shoots in but Allen avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Allen moves into the clinch successfully.
Allen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Allen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Allen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Allen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Allen connects with a knee to the head.
Jenkins is trying to drag Allen to the mat but Allen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jenkins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Allen prevents it.
Allen just leaning against Jenkins, taking a breather.
Jenkins goes for a takedown attempt but Allen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Allen gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zach Allen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Jenkins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Allen clinches up with Jenkins and pushes him back against the cage.

Jenkins gets control of Allen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jenkins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Allen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Allen won't allow Jenkins to sweep him here.
Jenkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins controlling the position.
Allen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jenkins is on top in guard.

Allen wants to get back to his feet but Jenkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jenkins gets to his feet. Allen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Jenkins clinches up with Allen and pushes him back against the cage.

Jenkins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Allen uses from the top position.
Jenkins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Jenkins wriggles free and stands up.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Allen as he avoids it easily.

Allen clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen is pressed up against the cage. Jenkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Allen down to the mat. Allen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jenkins avoids the head kick by Allen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Allen.
Jenkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jenkins shoots in and drives through. Allen sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jenkins counters with a nice kick to the body.
Allen lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen looks to clinch

and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jenkins tries to clinch there but Allen circles away.

Allen has Jenkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Allen landing knees to the head.
Jenkins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Allen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jenkins tries to clinch up but Allen circles away and keeps his distance.
Zach Allen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Jenkins forces Allen back against the cage and clinches.

Allen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Allen - that will leave a mark!
Allen is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to clinch up but Allen keeps it at a distance.
As Jenkins backs off Allen throws a huge counter combo but Jenkins manages to avoid it all.

Allen rushes Jenkins and presses him up against the cage.
Allen is pressed up against the cage. Jenkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Allen down to the mat. Allen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jenkins tries to break free but Allen pushes him back against the cage.
Allen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jenkins's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jenkins is working for takedown but Allen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Allen connects with a knee to the head.
Come on Allen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Allen has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zach Allen.
I've got Allen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Allen!